Pete,

You're so right - any good news IS good news!I'm really glad to see that you had your PEG tube put in BEFORE Tx started rather than waiting for the inevitable side effects of the Tx to force it to be done. Being proactive throughout this treatment regimen, while it won't prevent the mucositis,weight loss, pain, etc., it will prepare you for these symptoms and gets you on top of them. It will be rough but you can get through this. I had a similar diagnosis to yours at age 50 and now, at age 53, feel great and lead a "normal" life. Hang in there.